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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24

>NaryIand's judiciary has thus far cs-
caaeq ,the pollutmg touch of the ring.
Machine politicians have fastened them
selves like leeches upon the state and
city governments, but even their
uudacity has not so far enabled them to
corrupt the fountains Of justice, aud the
laws have been wisely and honestly
administered Perhaps, the recollection
of time when the courts were pros
tituIed in aid of political thugs, and the
dire results which followed or an old
fashioned sentiment in Maryland that
the selection Of judges is above a mere
political scramble, or the obvious evils
III other states flowing from the degrad-
alton of the bench, or all combined, may
have conluced to restrain The hanl OF
the ring, through fear that the export
ment might be un afe, and might
copardize other interests from which
these political parasites derive their
subsistence Certain it is that Mary
land has been peculiarly favored Of
l4te years in the composition of her
dietary. She Oilers no guttering prizes
/" Idges in the shape of salaries giving
taem scarcely enough to enable them to
live respectfully and maintain the
wgnity Of their office; but almost with
cut exception those who have sought and
have received judicial honors have been
men of ability, integrity and discretion,
faithful exponcbts Of the laws, and
credit to the common sense aud discern
ncut Of the people.
But the recent convictions Of political
criminals in this city, the decisions Of
the courts in tie registration eases, the
activity of the reform League and the
eVideut awaAeung Of pubdc sentiment
te-the euormitY of the election frauds,
have convinced the ring politicians am
their organs that if they would retain
their hold upon the throat of the city ana
state they must muzzle the judges or own
them. An organization fully as ener-
getic as their own is at work ferretiug
out their misdeeds aud bringing them to
the knowledge Of the courts aul as con
vietion and decision follow each other in
rapid succession and the public with ex-
traordinary unaninity commend the
good work of the League, the law OIL
GERS and the courts, visions of peuitcn-
tiary do.rs invtingly ajar are too pain
fully vivid to admit Of delay or scruples
Hence, we hear Of an 0,depeadeut court
of appeals of FIVE judges, with high sal
aries, as one of the features to be en-
grated in a new constitution, and an
organic law forbiliing them from re-
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gu sey Fredh of NGtare.

The poor house at Helena, Aransas,
contains strange freak of Datur This
is boy between seven and eight years
of age, a typical negro child, excepting
from his neck up He was bomat old
Town. about % miles from Helena
The boy, or boy fish, as he SEALED.
has a very indistinct articulatien;be has
no palate His head is held always on
his breast, as if it was closely ardcllated
with it, or in fact part of the breast; it
is oblong and his forhead recede fOm a
aa4s. below The eyes 70 tHlit.s-.:;s his
mead. At an early age .theFe were
scales on his back which very much re-
sembled the scales on a buffalo fah. -
They have, in the course of time, worn
away, leaving only.a whitish mark SINH
lar in size to the scales.
His eyes protrude from their sockets
at least a quarter of an inch, and are
perfectly sightless; he moves them in a
way similar to that of fish. It's sup
posed by his keeper, that, though sight
less out Of water, by some dispeusation
he is able t, see dis inctly when his
eyes are under the water. When he
comes in the vicinity of water, Or when
it rains, he has peculiar conyulsi0ns and
moves his arms as fish does its fns.-
There is in the middle of his forehead a
ridge Of the hardness of gristle, resemb-
ling the burrows in a buffalo f,h's head,
which appears very distinctly in the
morning, but as evening advances it
disappears, and when night comes it is
gone entirely, only to return with its
usual distinctness in the morning.-Ex.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24

c-is.a. rs t,taas Sbstsfgehaa spo
= sa-s,....ss- --r--e-s-se!.l . ass.-fs~gr TO, IS.
timata of Ibis ia.lpcmi.W jul eisry II
created by the pr. sent moehinr. by
carefully watching the rev .lation- IN the
Criminal Court from week 10 eeek a.
'hc JUDGES AMI clerks If election are
brought To- box by successive, iirics, or
~ reading the opinion Of jul. pacp'
Of the B'rrd of Srperyi ors. re mem-
bcrs IF which are responsible, fr 'he
election Judges nnl clerks. or q. 4 feet
ing on'ho trust appointment md olh-
rrs tite IT,
Men and newspapers are responsible for
such msayory scandals as these such in
decent assaults upon the right. # the
citizen, are scarcely to be entrusted with
The framing Of tie orgauic law u the
State. How grave must he the crl.i.
when they have, the temerity to attack
by luuendo the present Court Of Alp.als
Of Maryland, and dare to bint That tirir
decisions are influenced by fayo.. from
railroad corporations. Fortuaa'cIy
Maryland Is not 50 large as to preclude
general knowledge Of her leading Judges
and there has always been an absence Of
that stiffness in our officials, and feel
ing Of personal sympathy going out to
them from the people, which is MT so
conspicuous in larger commonwealth. -.
What, then, must be the feelings Of their
constituents to hear it hin.ed that such
men as Alvey, Millar, Stone. Richie
and their associates might be Influenced
in their decisions by palry railroad
pass: and what must be the straits o. the
ring and its organs when driven to make
such an insinuation.
NO, judges in Maryland are good
enough. They arc rather too good for
the comfort Of those who degrade politics
to the hishwaymau's level; who rob the
people oftheir votes, and substitute those
Of medical students from other States
and dead men in their stead, who plug
corporations and every private individ-
ual who has a i'll 70 pass, and vao are
reduced to the desperate device Of ira
ducing the only department of he gov
ernment which has so far ESCAPED their
clutches The issue before tb. people
to- dry is fair elections, the right of
citizen to poll his vote and have coun-
ted, and not have it olFsotby ghets from
Greenmount or students from other
States; and this will remain the sue un-
til fair elections are secured.
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As Inch Swiss Lawns.

This is fabric introduced by rs four
years ago, and which grew so, rapidly
in public favor that we were hardly able
to supply the demard last season. THIS
year we imported more largely, and they
Ire. ifrossible, superior in both color
and finish, aud at the prices quoted
same as before) they are the best intrin-
SIC value we can possibly offer the trade,
taking in consideration their width, as
ycli) quality. aud the fact that they wear
as well, aud launGer as han 'somely as
ohr India Linens. 'ihrcd uuHbers, 70,
- and Jj33c per yard
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white Linon De Decca.

commonly called India Linen and has
ieen sold by US the past seven years as
ar leading specially. The increased
Vles each succeeding year is a just sub
lion of their intrinsic worth and
rowing popularity. They are made
BIN a fine grade Of Egyptian yarns,
Which are by far the best obtainabIe and
leach better; and laundcr more beauti-
nlly than any other makes. We take
fleusure in recommending them to our
customers. Prices 10. l29, Is, Is 20,
y. ., 20, 81, 37!. II, ~ aud soc per
gnrd
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summer White Goods.

There is every evidence of an un-
usual popularity aud a consequent un-
usually large demand this summer for
White Goods. We have purchased
seasiy. Our large outlet commands for
as the lowest possible prices from the
bakers, and buying in such large guam
it es, we can name prices which would
Otherwise be impossible; hence the
BENEFITS ACQUIRING from our large pur
bases are shared by every individual
buyer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24

NOTE-Wc make a speciality of SELL
ing goods by mail. We go to any rea-
sonablo length to please our customers.
We send samples free, and guarantee our
prices. We send goods subject to ap-
prevails. i. e., ifthey do not SUIT they can
be returned, and the money will be re-
funded. Write for what you want
Gas explicitly as possible) and leave the
rest to US.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24
The Mems Department

shows the grandest assortment of Suits,
Overcoats, and single garments eyer
produced under one roof. Nothing you
possibly want is omitted and everything
is warranted lower than any other house
south Of New York.
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The Boys Department

has always been most interesting one
but now is made complete by adding
Hats, Caps and Furnishings; all the
newest, latest, most choice here already,
and novelties added daily. Prices, here
as elsewhere as usual the very bottom
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24
Gents Furnishing Department

is a new one with US, but will be mark
ed with the same vim and care which
has made the ether Departments so sue
cessful All the best makes and many
manufactured expressly for US will be
sold at the lowest possible profit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24
80 Inch Persian Lawn.

The most important features of this
fabric is i 5 pure cnlor and beautiful
finish. We have made comparisons, aiyl
know the standing of every other nude,
and assert that we believe that this fabric
as shown by US has no superior at the
trices named. being absolutely the best
u the market Prices. -. II, 10,
n ., %. -, 81, 37l; a and soc
Der yard Each number bargain.
This fabric is particularly suitable for
graduating and commencement dresses.
< few lines we keep Ndinsooks,
PIC to 5So per yarl Cambrics ] l.
60 45c, AlasaIia. Zoe to 51c Victoria
5awn>, Zoe to 25c Persian Lawns, l5c
10 59c Linen De Derca. l0c 10 50r.
= BasIisic. -; dotted and fis-
.=s TfzseA 2..esfo F!t..F Nelts. :.5c
NJ Ole. Striped lawns. s, I0and I'LL
Face lawns, i22E!c Piques, lSc 80 50c
Lawn sa'i i riat's. Zoe Organizes, 25c.
Earlrtan, l25c to 75c. Egypiaio. plu-
rs, 30. ruckn- IS I1c 10 81 81 Coiored
nulr g. :; TO &C., IL. Send for sam
,les, free.
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To-0rder Department.

All the leading makes and novelties
in Woolens from this side as well as the
other side of the ocean shown here
These we sell by the yard, or make to
your measure by skilled artists who will
please your taste and fit yeur body. 1t
is a rare treat to see the artistic charac-
ter of the work produced here.
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PARASOLS!
Variety enough to Satisf,
Every Turn of Mind.
SUPERB ASso2TM INT!
Elk lI5ITE NOV Cities

Our assortment of Para
soils is not only the largest
but also t e finest now on
exhibition Our stock com
prises the --latest Noveltie,
of the best manufacturers
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Acme Hall,
-OEHM & CO.. Props .

UEHM a OU., IrOps'
5 and 7 W. Baltimore Street, / door
west Of Charles st.
n. Waiting room for ladies.
Baggage checked without cost to all
visitors, buying or not.
Mail. Orders receive punetual atten-
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Great Model
Clothing House.

Acme Hall which was established
very few years ago, is now by far the
largest clothing house in Baltimore. Its
rapidly increasing business has recently
compelled the proprietors to remove to
the immense premises recently occupied
by the wholesale dry goods house of
Hurst, Purnell & Co.
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tuibEGToR's SALE.

VI 1NAiitc VIII eNtt a. ttFiN ostN ~
the highest bidder for cash az Malcolm STA.
ton, on thr line OF the Washington and Poto'
mae Railroad late the Southern Maryland
Railroad, on
Tt'ESD1T, lime 2Sh, 1887,
between II O'Clock m. aud Z p. m. the fol-
low ing property 10 SATISFY : ate aud county
taxes due for the wear 1881 10 wit:
Nine and a half miles Of track Of the said
railroad eiug all az sud road ia the lin ts
Of Charles cauntyl including the ties aud
rails theIeupou or so much thereof us may be
necessary; alsn one R,irua Stean Enl Inc.
The SAID property heinz ASSESSED IN the
name ct the Southern Maryland Riroad,
now c,Ilcl AMI k1rwn Us the Washington
aud Potomac L ilrOtd.
Due for County tax, lSs3.....S35T 20
Due for State tax. 1S>3......... II 20
Interest from Jan. |. 1891.
The above property will he sold by the
Colet tor as authorized by the act of 1874,
chapter 4S3, aud the proceeds will he applied
to the payment Of the taxes for the above
year, with the interest and all costs that may
accrue under this sale, and the surplus, if any
to he paid to said Washington and Potomac
Railroad Company.
TT. NICHOLSON,
late Collector Attn District,
SYDNEY +. MUDD,
j.. 3-dt Attorney for Collector.
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1a1~ 4 detachment Of the Howard Rifles
under arms will have entire control of the
grounds en- that evening, thus assuring good
order.
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Feoa-a.ss5 4 bei,r.oP's Column.
I on
Srmmer Catalogue
J IS
| READY
AND
will be mqilrj frer nnon request. Send
for it.

II contains careful compilation Of
ur stock and prices: with Illustrations,
Interesting reading matter, aud full in
tructions with regard to shipping by
VAIL We call attention to tue follow
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Doors open at 7:30 O'Clock, p. m. Per-
formance to commence at 5 O'Clock p m,
sharp.
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Admission.......................5Oe cents.
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Eg- Honorary members and their immed-
ate families ddmNted tres. ie 24-bt.
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AN0TER BIG BARGAIN
Just received from the largest cash auction
house in Philadelphia

Just received from the largest cash auction
house in Philadelphia.
Beautiful Summer Dress Goods, New Style,
''French Dentells,'' Lace Styles, Light
Weight, Finest quality Zephyr Wool,
Exquisite Light Shades; also
Black in handsome Stripes
and Brocade Plaids.
These elegant dress goods are full forty inch
es wide double width of single-width dress
goods, actual cash value 75c yard, reduced
to only 37lc. Beautiful Satin Plaid White
Goods, finest quality, in stripes, plads, and
lace STILES, cash value. 25c, reduced to l22c.
Beautiful new style dress goods, in plaids,
stripes, checks and fancy styles, cash value
p: Il ward, reduced price ] , yards for 90.
Curtain scrim. wide double width, choice
style, usual price everywhere l2c, reduced to
Sc. French Sattines, choice sly les, 25c.
Strictly cash customers are entitled to Il hand
some Bridal Quilt, worth ] so, or a pair Of
Satin D;mask Towels immense size, fine lin
en-, worth 90, it they buy II 90 or over
Those who buy FIVE dollars, or over, will also
rprpiVp a ha nd .gup urpsput
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FOR RENT
"A CARD

Mr.. l 1nr.sa have been strenuously urged
and ea af onr as a candidate by the great
body o. oun coiored Republican voters. |
therefore a ,bo myself as candidate for
seat Il, vo ,"r next General Assembly of Mary
land a0I, II T r Richard E. King. colored
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which will be rendered by well trained musi.
cal talent Of the county under the direction OF
Captain L. A. Wilmer.
Miss Mary +. Boswell .................. Plants,
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a. f. HOWARD.
FOR SALE.

O1N Ck1dL.
900 ACRES of LAND with good and
ZCO sufficient buildings lying near the
line OF the Southern Maryland Railroad, and
one mile from Gallant Green and Malcolm
Station. The soil is well adapted to the
growth of corn, wheat aad tobacco. The
land is well timbered, fenced and watered,
and consists Of three fields and an excellent
meadow. For sale cheap and upon conveni-
ent terms. Possession given Immediately.
For particulars apply TO
SYDNEY L, MUDD, Attorney at law,
oct LIT Gallant Green, Charles Co. Nd
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24

The following named ladies viii be matrons
Of the Entertainment
Mrs. L. A. Wilmer, Mrs. George w. GRAY
Mrs II. NJ. Thomas, Mrs. W. VI. Muschette.
Mrs. W. HALEY, Mrs A. Posev, Mrs F p
Hamilton and Mrs. F Stone. Mrs NJ. Chan
man, Mrs. H. A. Turner, Mrs. H. c. Page,
Mrs John T. Davis.
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PARASOLS!

Our Coaching Parasols, 80.
A better grade Of Coaching Para.ols, all
silk, ten ribs, Gs.
Our verr fine satin, in all shades, 2 25.
Changeable Silk Parasols, all shades. ? 90
Novelties in Checked Parasols. 3 10.
Novelties in Striped Parasols. 10.
One Entirely New is Striped Parssol
with cover to match, 90.
Black Satin Parasol, with Colored Sill
Lining, 3 25
Black Satin Parasols, with Changeable and
Striped Innings, a 90
Satin Parasol, Eseurial Lace Cover, Ecru
aud Black, 3 90.
LVe Trimmed Plrasols as cheap a. %.
Striped Pongee Parasols, Nobby Handles.
3 4s.
Plain P3ngee Phrasols, ChOngeahlp and
Plain Innings, Cellnloid Tips, twelve ditferes,
Styles of Handles 3 Or
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WarSDloy Juy III. 1887.
The Entertainment will open with the bright
and harmonious society comedy entitled
"WOOdCOCk's Little Cameo
"The Fairy Bridal,

This will be followed by the popular and
,eaulilul Cantata
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24

We will stand our Jack for the present
season at our stable near Cox'S Station. Com
mencing April l5h, 1887, and ending June
30th 1887.
Terms:-SIO if paid in the season; SIS If
paid after. Greoms fee so cents llav-
ing secured sober and careful groom will
not be responsible for accidents
ap Lem WILLS 4 MILTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-29
THE MURDERER OF wBALEy CAPTURE

Whilo the relatives Of Timothy whalen we've max
ing night TO prevent an autopsy his body on Fri
oay evening" tho man who stabbed him In Green
wich-st. on Saturday night was locked up at Police
HcaaLuaners; Tho murderer Is Joseph O'Bren, an
ana had been at large only few weeks after serv-
ing second term OF seven years for burglary In
Ing the shutters Of his liquor store in treenwch1s
when stranger stumbled against him and STABBED
Allen. who told tho police that OBrien had stalled
Nhahn. After tho stabbing O'Brien went IN PbiIo
delpbia, but returned Friday and was arrested n
q Bowcry dive. He told Inspector Byrnes that
Whaien made an insulting remark to the woman WIZ
vas drunk, and that no was struck by Whalen nrevi
Gus 10 the stabbing. Ho claimed that he used The
khuo In self-defence. Ho was committed TO await
sho result VI coroner's investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-29
WHoLESALE REFORM FOR TIE STAGE.

A NOVEL ORGANIZATION IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TO RENEw THE DRAMA AS 1T WAS TWENTY
YEARS AGO.
CfNCINNAr May 90 (SpeciaD-A reform Is to be begun
in Cincinnati by organization known rs the American
Cooperative Dramatic Association The preamble to the
articles OF association reads as follows;
Whereas During the last decades there has been
marked degeneration OF the American stage, on which
morbid pictures Of fast life in Paris, IN which the dem
monde fgre in the leading role have largely suppanted
those American and English domestic lie with It's
higher ams which mere sensation devoid OF literary
or moral excellence has crowded out graphic portrayas
OF real life and which comedy has dwindled into farce
and farce into mere buOOnery until both are well nlgh
absolutely divorced from common sense.
Therefore, the American Cooperative Dramatic hsso
citation has been organized 10 correct so far as possible
the rerograde OF the stage and by its ndorse
men plays and players give some guarantee OF excel
lence to the public
This the task which some thirty or forty excellent
gentlemen OF this city have earnesy-pcrhaps Quxoti-
cay-set themselves The association does not contem
plate making money. 1T should mako profit. tho
money is TO 20 to the benefit OF actors and authors In
what way has yet made public But its purpose
is TO be higher and holer than the ping up OF
bank account Already part OF the FIRST company has
been selected experienced actors ali OF thcm and others
will be formed the first docs we'll The repertory
OF company will consist Of both serious drama and
comedy W. j. Shaw, newspaper man. the author or
several pays one OF the active In the new enter
prse Ii we'll to remark that these excellent gentle
began planning before the Interstate act
added pedestrian pers that beset American actors
wit nor
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GENERAL BUTLER TO STUDENTS.
GIVING YOUNG MEN POINTS" IN THE PRACTICE


GIVING YOUNG MEN POINTS" IN THE PRACTICE
OF LAW.
BOSTON, May 90 (SpecaD.-General Butler deveredan
address before the class of law in Boston Unver
sty today. He said in part:
have come here, not to make a speech TO you
sneak practice law and point of the
shoals which have troubled mein practice nearly forty
The first thing want to tell you the duty OF lawyer
The most important thing absolute truth and fidelity to
your client Fidelity TO client means several things:
First rs an adviser director OF mis- affairs in legal as
poets. but IL includes something more You are to de-
W%stis MS awVes duty in criminal cases toward guilty
Wouldn't he defend himself II he could and doesn't
the court assign lawyer d0r S y than cam v Gs
can II he ia innocent, for sentiment comes in Next
lie thinks II he tells you the truth you won't defend him
rightly II he doesn't tell you the truth you cantdefend
Is Never trade with your client You always have the
advantage OF your client Again, need not not say:
done that may say IL is not done at all Despite
the common eers have more secrets disclosed TO us
priesthood Another matter TO which wish TO call your
attention is the matter OF making wills lawyeris
Is the counsel or the dying man only Again very lre
gneny man about LYING wans you sos sos otb
member OF the family made coexeoutor with you ana
tell you 10 60 this don't think you viii lose anything by
doing, us have all the applause that properly
belongs to you Again lawyer never ought to act
broSer banker or business agent for his Client except
in business connected with his legal rights.
Get your clients full case without reservation else
You will your and you must not lose your frst
cases. for you will be employed for the plaintiff De-
PENDANTS don't employ yonng lawyers. lose three
where lost one at twenty five yearsol age
Now IN for old cases cases that have been tried
that are in all conditions, after the client IL oead
and buried In your professional conduct with your as
socates be upon proper footing OF honorable conduct
and let your brothers understand your honor
My rule Is to keep verbal agreement with my asso-
cates understood IT, but VIII man asks me 10
sign. always try to get around IT, Another motto,
stand by opinions under al crcums'sncesInot
because they are always right. II you foored by
decision that is not supported by precedent always
exception the ruling of the Judge, for II Will give
you time to look II over at your leisure You Will be
wrong sometimes, my young friends In your points OF
law as have been many times. but stand ny your own
opinions aud try the points You Will succeed In some OF
fIntn